Understanding the nuances of legal privilege in criminal cases is crucial for safeguarding client communications. This topic delves into the protection mechanisms, exceptions, and strategic considerations necessary for corporate crime practitioners to maintain confidentiality and effectively navigate the complexities of privileged information. Stay ahead with current legal standards and practical approaches to ensure compliance and robust defence strategies.
Law360, Expert Analysis: On 15 May 2026, the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers adopted an additional protocol to the Convention on...
The Sentencing Council has amended several sentencing guidelines to reflect legislative changes introduced by the Crime and Policing Act 2026 and the...
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a report examining how social media, instant messaging applications and streaming platforms...
The Insolvency Service has updated its enforcement outcomes management information for May 2026. The data shows that there were 75 director...
Common assault and batteryThe offences of common assault and batteryTechnically, the offences of assault and battery are separate summary offences. An...
AffrayAffray is an offence created by the Public Order Act 1986 (POA 1986). It can be tried in either the magistrates’ court or the Crown Court. The...
Self defenceSelf defenceSelf defence is an absolute defence based on the evidence which can apply in crimes committed by force. Section 76 of the...
Assault occasioning actual bodily harmThe offence of actual bodily harmThe offence of assault occasioning actual bodily harm (ABH) can be tried in...
Privilege against self-incriminationBackgroundThe concept of privilege against self-incrimination, which is commonly referred to as one distinct protection, actually arises from a number of different protections for defendants and witnesses at common law which are 'concerned with the protection of
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Glossary—Latin legal termsDespite attempts in recent years to simplify the language used in legal cases, there are still a number of Latin phrases commonly used in personal injury claims. The following Latin phrases are listed in alphabetical order:Latin
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